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1 Focus on InfrastructureDirective on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (Clean Power for Transport)Kemal ÖnelClean Transport & Sustainable Urban MobilityStockholm, 22 May 2014TOWARDS A NEW CULTURE FOR URBAN MOBILITY

2 Main problems to fix - Policy Drivers1) Energy supply at risk Oil accounts for 94% of transport fuels, causing an enourmous EU import bill of up to one billion Euros a day. 2) GHG emissions reduction necessary According to the White Paper on Transport 2011, the sector has to reduce 60 % of its CO2 emissions by 2050 (benchmark 1990). 3) Air quality and congested infrastructure New and clean forms of mobility need to be established. 4) Competitiveness of EU industry Growth and jobs can be created by restoring world leadership of the EU transport industry.

5 Clean Power for Transport Package: Commission Proposal of 24 January 2013Communication “A European alternative fuels strategy”Staff Working Document on Actions towards a comprehensive framework on LNG for shippingFocusing on the "missing link" - infrastructure and standards:A proposal for a Directive on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructureTOWARDS A NEW CULTURE FOR URBAN MOBILITY

6 A legislation for infrastructure build-up, with common standardsObligation of means National Policy Frameworks & EC assessment and recommendationsObligation of resultsminimum infrastructure=> Targets to be set by Member States (MS) in National Policy Frameworks (NPF)A network approach/creation of economies of scaleUnlocking private investment = a pro-business initiativeFlexibility = Full freedom given to MS for implementationEU support offered

7 Informal agreement by the co-legislatorAn appropriate number of recharging points for EVs accessible to the public to be set in NPF per MS will rolled out by 2020 and along the TEN-T network by 2025.An appropriate number of Hydrogen refuelling points in MS opting for this fuel will be put in place by 2025.LNG refuelling points for waterborne vessels are to be set up at maritime and inland ports designated in the NPF by 2025 and 2030 respectively to allow circulation along the TEN-T Network.LNG refuelling points for road transport heavy duty vehicles will be installed along the TEN-T Core Network by 2025 to allow EU-wide circulation if market demand exists (indicative distance of 400km).An appropriate number of CNG refuelling points will be deployed in urban areas designated in NPF by 2020 and along the TEN-T network by 2025 (indicative distance of 150km).

8 Common EU standardsRecharging stations for EVs, hydrogen, CNG, and LNG refuelling for road transport vehicles, as well as LNG refuelling facilities for waterborne vessels will be interoperable EU-wideImportant: Common connectors for Europe will be adopted!Type 2/ Type 2 Combo are the only interoperable connectors for normal and high power charging stationsCompatible with national safety requirements (shutters)Type 2/Type 2 Combo as an EU standard for AC/DC charging to be used to connect the vehicle to all kinds of private and public charging, ensuring EU-wide interoperabilityEarly movers will be able to use existing charging stationsContributes to the negotiations with third countries to achieve common/compatible standards

9 1) Funding for transport-related projectsMost important source: the Cohesion and Structural Funds (ERDF, ESF, Cohesion Fund)Continue over under the name ESI-Funds (European Structural and Investment Funds)The European Commission and the Member States develop national operational programmes to ensure the most efficient use of the resources

10 2) Funding for urban transport projectsTEN-T funds (Trans-European Transport Network)Focus on developing the urban nodes of the networkIncludes financing of recharging and refuelling stations for alternative fuelsEIB (European Investment Bank) loans and other financial productsFor example the new Project Bond initiativeINTERREG programmes, for regional sustainable development projectsURBACT programme, for exchange and learning projects on sustainable urban development

11 Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funds for TEN-T projects (Trans-European Transport Network)Objective 2: New technologies and innovation in all transport modesActions to support the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructureActions to promote the market introduction of solutions for vehicles powered by clean fuelsObjective 3: actions implementing transport infrastructure in nodes of the core TEN-T network, including urban nodes

12 ESI Funds: http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policyFor more information:ESI Funds:View the eligible zones in your countryGet the contact details of the managing authority in your countryTEN-T funds:Find out about the priority projects in your countryAccess the latest calls for proposalsEIB:INTERREG:URBACT:

13 3) Funding for research and innovationThe programme is called Horizon 2020 and includes:Call on Urban MobilityCall on innovative infrastructureGreen Vehicles InitiativeSmart Cities and Communities –transport, energy and ICTThe calls for the 2014/2015 Work Programme were published on 11 Dec 2013

15 Call Green Vehicles TOPICS:Next generation of competitive lithium ion batteries to meet customer expectationsOptimized and systematic energy management in electric vehiclesFuture natural gas powertrains and components for cars and vansHybrid light and heavy duty vehiclesElectric two-wheelers and new ultra-light vehicle conceptsPowertrain control for heavy-duty vehicles with optimised emissionsFuture alternative fuel powertrains and components for heavy duty vehiclesElectric vehicles’ enhanced performance and integration into the transport system and the gridSubmission deadline is 28 August 2014!

16 CIVITAS 2020 (Urban) 2014 TOPICS:Transforming the use of conventionally fuelled vehicles (MG stages)Comparing policies, measures and tools for influencing the use of conventionally fuelled vehicles, for example through regulatory measures, alternative mobility services or behavioural changeExploring policies and measures to promote the uptake of alternatively fuelled vehicles, for example deployment of alternative fuel infrastructure or upgrading electric public transportReducing impacts and costs of freight and service trips (MG stages)Improving basic knowledge on freight distribution and service tripsAssessing and comparing innovative policies for better use of infrastructure and vehicles, and for consolidation and distribution centres in urban areasTackling urban road congestion (MG stages)Analysing measures and tools to understand and secure long term reduction on urban road congestionExploring how public transport can grow with limited extra costsAssessing how the role of walking and (safe) cycling in the urban modal split can be increased

17 CIVITAS 2020 (Urban) 2015 TOPICS (not yet open):Strengthening the knowledge and capacities of local authorities (MG stages)Promoting take up of SUMPs through information exchange within large networked groupsCapacity building among local stakeholders on planning, implementation and financingDemonstrating and testing innovative solutions for cleaner and better urban transport and mobility (MG5.5 Innovation Actions - 2 stages; CSA – 1 stage)City-led consortia composed of four to five cities, led by at least two 'leading cities'Set of complementary and reinforcing mobility solutions – subset of CIVITAS measure categoriesImpact and process evaluation using common framework on basis of clear baselineWide range of activities can be covered (incl. take up, research, support to local policy and planning)Support Action to facilitate cooperation and evaluation for this topic, and across CIVITAS 2020

19 Smart cities funding is part of the Energy work programme 2014-15:Calls2014 (M€)2015 (M€)Energy Efficiency97,598Smart Cities and Communities92108Competitive Low-Carbon Energy359372SMEs and Fast Track to Innovation3437Part B – other actions77632014 call is closed since 7 May 2014!

20 What do we target in urban mobility with smart city lighthouses?through the integration of energy/ fuelling infrastructure with vehicle fleets powered by alternative energy carriers for public and private transport, including logistics and freight-distribution.Implications on energy management,and in the case of electromobility, the impact on the electricity grid, of the deployment of high numbers of vehicles and/or the alternative fuel blends performance must be assessed.

21 Where should I go? Comparison Smart cities vs H2020 transport challengeSmart Cities (Lighthouse projects)Urban mobility topics/CIVITASIntegration of 3 sectors: energy, transport and ICTInnovation from in integration of tools, measures and technologies in transport1 area: integration of transport into Smart Cities by alternative fuelsFocus on main urban challenges in the Transport White PaperMedium scale projects, but part of large scale initiativesMedium scale projects (total value several 10's of Million EUR)Targets (larger) cities with existing, mature Smart City plansTargets all cities, also those with new/ developing Urban Mobility plansLarge scale demonstration to encourage market uptake and roll-out of tested solutionsFocus on testing and demonstrating innovative solutions and their packaging and impact assessment

26 Support for Clean Fuels by EU legislationRenewable Energy Directive 10% share of Renewable Energy Sources in motor fuels required by 2020 Fuel Quality Directive Reduction of CO2 intensity of fuels by 6% by 2020 Clean Vehicles Directive Public procurers of vehicles have to take into account energy consumption, CO2 and pollutant emissions

28 Elements of the 'Clean Vehicles Directive'Lifetime impacts have to be taken into account on a mandatory basis in purchase decisions on public transport vehicles:- Energy consumption- CO2 emissions- Pollutant emissions (NOx, NMHC, PM)

29 Elements of the "Clean Vehicles Directive"Three options exist:1) Technical specifications regarding energy and the environment2a) Energy and environmental impacts can be considered as award criteria2b) The impacts can be monetized under the second option. This leads to the mandatory application of a harmonized methodology.

31 Problems encountered with the CVD- Considerable delay of transposition- No reporting obligations for MS- Methodology is only optional- Methodology outdated?- Thus: impacts hard to measure so far- Repeal considered in the framework of REFIT – evaluation to be launched shortlyAny suggestions?